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Dale A. Dickinson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director - Molecular mechanisms of the adaptive response to environmental toxicants and pollutants; mechanism of action of naturally occurring compounds; induction of glutathione; functional genomics & proteomics of naturally occurring compounds.
Michelle V. Fanucchi, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair - Childhood lung disease and its etiology. Pulmonary cell biology and toxicology of air pollutants, including particulates, ozone, chlorine and various polyaromatic hydrocarbons. Cell-to-cell interactions in the developing lung as well as in repair after lung injury and disease in children.
Julia M. Gohlke, Ph.D., Assistant Professor - Main focus of research is development of methods to improve assessments of health threats, both nationally and globally, through application of novel bioinformatics and computational modeling approaches. Particular areas of interest include improving methods for incorporation of neurodevelopmental processes that distinguish children as a vulnerable population, health implications of energy policy and climate change, and environmental policy evaluation from a global health perspective.
Rui-Ming Liu, Ph.D., DABT, Associate Professor - With continuous improvement in the technology and living conditions, human lifespan is expected to increase and consequently, a greater percentage of the population will consist of older individuals. Therefore, to improve the health of the elderly has become an urgent task for the public health professionals. The research in my lab mainly focuses on the etiology, pathogenesis, and potential therapeutic intervention of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Alzheimer's disease, two aging-related diseases with no known etiology and no effective treatment. We are interested in redox regulation of plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) expression during aging and the role of increased PAI-1 expression in the pathogenesis of these aging-related diseases.
Claudiu T. Lungu, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Interim Director, Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety - Evaluation of adsorption characteristics of granular activated carbon and activated carbon fibers used in respiratory protection and protective clothing; Measurement and evaluation of VOC exposure in various workplaces; VOC emissions from building materials; Exposure to ionizing radiation.
Elizabeth H. Maples, Ph.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor and Deputy Director, Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety - Reduction of work-related injuries and illnesses through effective training programs, designing, implementing and evaluating occupational health and safety training programs. Also interested in expanding the capacity of environmental public health practitioners in working within communities to address environmental health problems, specifically noise pollution.
Edward M. Postlethwait, Ph.D., Professor - Research and academic interests are founded in pulmonary toxicology and free radical biochemistry, with current efforts primarily focused on delineating the mechanisms by which inhaled oxidants interact with the lung surface to initiate epithelial injury, how environmental oxidants impact lung growth and development, and what factors may govern the extent and distribution of exposure-related cellular perturbations. To address these issues, research endeavors incorporate aspects of physiology, quantitative morphology and image analysis, oxidant and antioxidant biochemistry, pharmacokinetics, dosimetry, and chemical engineering.
Giuseppe L. Squadrito, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor - Development, design and evaluation of dynamic multi-component molecular systems that can be used to understand the effects of oxidants in biological systems of various degrees of complexity. Such systems include reactions of smog, combustion-associated, and naturally produced oxidants and free radicals with biological target molecules, the covalent modifications that they induce and the cellular responses that ensue, and the protection by natural and synthetic antioxidants, antioxidant enzymes, and free radical scavengers.
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The Department of Environmental Health Sciences focuses on understanding the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of environmental and occupational hazards, as well as the prevention and management of these hazards. Principal research areas include: Environmental Toxicology, Free Radical Biology, Cell Signaling, Exposure Assessment, and Occupational Safety.
The objectives of the program leading to a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences are to prepare students for scientific careers in academia, industry, government, and non-governmental organizations. A combination of didactic, laboratory experience, and/or field-based training will be provided to achieve the specific goals for each student. This degree is granted on the basis of distinctive academic achievement, scholarly proficiency, and original research. The Department offers training in Environmental Health Sciences Research, and Industrial Hygiene.
UAB is a highly innovative major research university with five schools ranked in the top 20 in NIH funding and an overall level of research funding totaling more than $400 million. The university also hosts over 70 research centers providing rich opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations. Students will have the opportunity to interact and conduct dissertation research in university-wide translational research endeavors. Basic science students will participate in the Graduate Biomedical Sciences (GBS) program during their first year of study. The GBS program is an innovative multidisciplinary program that integrates the principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pathophysiology, and toxicology in the context of human health and disease. More than 150 UAB faculty members are affiliated with the GBS program, providing students with the opportunity to grow academically and professionally with a diverse network of faculty. More information on the GBS program can be found at: http://www.uab.edu/gbs/
Applicants should have a bachelor's or higher degree in one of the natural sciences, medical sciences, or engineering fields from an accredited college or university. Regardless of degree, this should include courses in biology; general, organic, and physical chemistry; physics; and mathematics though calculus. Applicants interested in a specializing in Environmental Toxicology are encouraged to have completed courses in biochemistry and physiology. Industrial Hygiene applicants are expected to have completed Industrial Hygiene courses in an accredited Industrial Hygiene Masters program or the equivalent, or have significant experience in the practice of Industrial Hygiene. Applicants who do not have adequate preparation in these areas are expected to complete remedial training as part of their didactic requirements. Applicants are required to have a GPA of at least 3.0 and to take the GRE General Test. A score of at least 146 on the quantitative section and 156 on the verbal section is required; consideration will also be given to performance on the analytical section. Deadline for applications to be admitted into the program is April 1, although basic science applicants are encouraged to apply no later than February 1.
PhD students are expected to complete the department course requirements as well as those courses necessary to prepare them to conduct their dissertation research. The curriculum requirements can be found at https://www.soph.uab.edu/node/1180.
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ENH 700. Scientific Basis of Environmental Health. This is an overview course that is intended to provide doctoral students with a broad understanding of the scientific principles on which environmental health is based within the context of the interaction of human activities and ecosystems, and the reciprocal impact of those interactions on human health and global ecology. Course will be graded by letter. 3 hours (Dickinson)
ENH 701. Environmental Chemistry. This advanced course covers physical and chemical processes that determine the dynamic nature of the atmosphere and interrelations with water and soil. It also covers measurement methods and data analysis regarding observed concentrations of many key compounds. The course also covers chemical aspects of current environmental change issues, as well as reviews risk assessment as applied to tropospheric air quality. Course will be graded by letter. Prerequisites: ENH 601 is preferred. Other courses emphasizing thermodynamics, kinetics and transport phenomena can be used with permission of instructor. 3 hours (Squadrito)
ENH 702. Advanced Topics in Environmental Management. Building on ENH 612, this advanced course examines emerging issues and challenges in environmental management and policy. Topics include global environmental threats, ecosystem management, ecological risk assessments, and frameworks for integrating science and public policy. Course will be graded by letter. Prerequisite: ENH 602 or 612 or permission of instructor. 3 hours
ENH 705. Special Topics (Readings) in Environmental and Occupational Health. Following topics taught on request on individual basis. 1 - 9 hours each
Radiological Health
Air Pollution
Systems Safety
Advanced Toxicology
Environmental Monitoring
Noise Control
Free Radical Biology & Medicine
Techniques of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology
ENH 710. Grant Proposal Writing in Biomedical Sciences. This course will train second-year graduate students in the intricacies of writing research proposals in the biomedical sciences. Pass/No Pass. 1 hour (Postlethwait)
ENH 763. Aerosol Technology. Defines properties and behavior of aerosols from industrial hygiene and environmental perspectives. Reviews fundamental particle descriptions and critical fluid properties affecting particle behavior. Methods of defining particle size and particle behavior. Methods of defining particle size and size distribution and theories of particle kinetics and their application to particle disposition and collection. Prerequisite: ENH 661, ENH 662. 2 hours
ENH 770. Advanced Topics in Environmental Disasters and Public Health. Examines emerging public health challenges posed by incidents involving chemicals, radiation and biological agents. Students are provided with the opportunity to undertake guided research on current topics in the field and discuss their findings with graduate students and faculty members. Course will be graded by letter. Prerequisites: ENH 610. 3 hours
ENH 780. Seminars in Free Radical Biology and Medicine. This course will consist of research seminars presented primarily by leading national and international scientists working in free radical biology and medicine. These seminars are interactive with questions being asked throughout the presentation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1 hour (Dickinson)
ENH 781. Journal Club: Mechanisms of Redox Cell Signaling and Disease. This course will consist primarily of student presentations of peer-reviewed journal articles, and of their research projects. The overall objective of this course is for the student to develop critical thinking skills in the analysis of published research in an area related to their own dissertation research. Course will be graded as Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1 hour (Dickinson)
ENH 782. Free Radical Chemistry and Biochemistry. This course is for students to gain expertise in the chemical and biochemical reactions of free radicals as they occur in biological systems. Students should be able to critically evaluate the literature with respect to free radical chemistry in biology and medicine, and will be able to correctly employ these basic chemical principles in the experimental design for their own dissertation research. Course will be graded by letter and offered in odd numbered years. Prerequisite: Completion of first year GBS or permission of instructor. 2 hours (Lancaster)
ENH 783. Free Radicals in Health and Disease. This course is for students to understand the roles that free radicals play in biological systems, both in the maintenance of normal physiology via regulated cell signaling and in contributing to pathology through loss of this regulation. Students should be able to critically evaluate the literature with respect to the roles of free radicals in health and understanding into their own dissertation research. Course will be graded by letter and offered in odd numbered years. Prerequisite: Completion of first year GBS or Permission of instructor. Co-registration in ENH 782 recommended. 2 hours (Dickinson)
ENH 790. Seminar: Current Topics in Environmental Health Sciences Research. Interactive forum in which graduate students and faculty discuss dissertation research projects and topics related to the field of Environmental Health Sciences research through the presentation of journal articles. Course is designed to develop oral communication skills for presenting scientific material to peer groups. Presentations by graduate students are followed by discussion and questions. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Pass/No Pass. 1 hour (Dickinson)
ENH 791. Advanced Environmental Health and Toxicology Seminar. Facilitates critical review of recent referred publications in toxicology and presentations of research data. Students are exposed to advanced knowledge and diversified subjects. Prerequisite: ENH 650, ENH 651 or Permission of instructor. 1 hour (Fanucchi)
ENH 796. Environmental Health Sciences Research. Lab Rotations. Prerequisites: Required for First and Second Year PhD students in the Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Management and Policy foci. Course will be graded by letter. Permission of instructor. 3 hours
ENH 798. Doctoral Directed Research, Environmental Health. Independent study with guidance of appropriate faculty. Pass/No Pass. 1 - 9 hours
ENH 799. Dissertation Research, Environmental Health. Research for dissertation under the direction of the dissertation committee. Pass/No Pass. 1 - 9 hours
With permission of the Graduate Program Director and the student's Advisory Committee, students may take, for credit, 700 level courses from other departments within the School of Public Health or from departments elsewhere within UAB, and occasionally may take 600-level courses provided additional work is required for students registered in doctoral programs.


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Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, president emeritus and founder of our Journeys program, now called "Franciscan University Pilgrimages," talks about what makes a Pilgrimage with Franciscan University special.
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Microprocessor 2.00 GHz Intel Pentium Processor T4200
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If you are in search of a sweet, traditional but a little outside of the box Jewish holiday main dish, then look no further than these elegant and simple honey and cherry Cornish game hens.
I have been making this dish to Rosh Hashana rave reviews for years now. Served with savory Israeli couscous, a salad with a peppery lettuce-like arugula (a counterpoint to all this Rosh Hashana sweetness) and some steamed broccoli drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil, your new year will start on a high note.
At the heart of this dish are plump, northwest sweet cherries that fortunately come in a can and are easy to find in most supermarkets. The hens are split in half lengthwise, one half bird for each guest.
Rosh Hashana Honey and Cherry Cornish Game Hens (serves 4)
2 -Cornish game hens (about one and half pounds each or 22 ounces)- cut in half lengthwise.
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of sweet hot mustard (optional)
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 1/2 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 -15 ounce can pitted, dark sweet cherries. Strain cherries and save juice.
You will need:
a 9x13x3 baking dish or roasting pan to fit the hen halves.
blender or food processor
1.Preheat the oven to 375F and place the rack in the center. Pat the hens dry then place them in the baking dish skin-side up.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, rice wine vinegar, sweet mustard, ginger and oil and drizzle over the hens. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
3. Using a strainer over a measuring cup, gently separate the cherries from the juice. Place half of the whole cherries into a blender or food processor and puree (makes about 1/2 cup.) Combine this puree with half of the strained cherry juice and then pour this mixture around the hens but not on top. Set aside the remaining whole cherries and other half of the strained juice, which will be added during last half hour of baking.
4. Place dish in center rack of oven. Baste with the cherried pan juices every 15 minutes. At 30 minutes, add the remaining whole cherries and juice to the pan. Continue to roast the hens for about one hour to one hour and 10 minutes, an internal temperature of 180F, or when the juices run clear when pricked.
To serve, plate the hens and spoon the luscious pan juices over the hens. Serve with a rice or couscous to lap up the sauce or a slice of challah works too!
Savory Israeli Cous Cous (serves 4 - 6)
2 cups Israeli or couscous (also known as pearl couscous or maftoul)
2 cups sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms
1 onion chopped (about)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1. Heat about 8 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, heat a large, dry skillet over medium heat and then add the couscous to toast it. Move it around often with a spatula or shake the pan until it is a golden brown (about 5 minutes.) Careful not to burn it.
2. Once the water has boiled, reduce the heat to a simmer and slowly add the toasted couscous. It could boil over so definitely add it cautiously. Simmer the couscous for 4 minutes or until softened (al dente.)
3. Strain it through a sieve and toss with a tablespoon of the olive to keep it from sticking together and set it aside or refrigerate it until you are ready to finish the dish.
4. Heat the large skillet again and then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil followed by the chopped onions. Saute the onions for 3 minutes then add the chopped garlic followed by the sliced mushrooms. Continue for a few more minutes until the mushroom have released their liquid and are turning golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add this mixture to the couscous and add salt and pepper to taste. This dish can be made ahead and reheated in a microwave or skillet.
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BALTIMORE, June 23, 2011 – Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) today announced that it has received the "Corporate Partnership" Award from the Fuel Fund of Maryland, in recognition of the utility's 30 years of support of the Fuel Fund since its inception in 1981. The award also acknowledges the significant monetary contribution of more than $30 million in support from Constellation Energy and BGE employees and customers. Since 1981, the Fuel Fund of Maryland has been keeping families across the state safe, warm, cool and their homes well lit, by helping them pay their energy bills.
"BGE is committed to helping its limited income customers meet their energy needs by providing financial support and Constellation Energy and BGE employees log an average of more than 42,000 employee volunteer hours annually," said Jeannette M. Mills, senior vice president and chief customer officer for BGE. "In collaboration with several organizations throughout Central Maryland, including the Fuel Fund of Maryland, grants are made available to non-profit organizations from the BGE Community Assistance Fund that provide immediate assistance and promote longer-term self reliance. The 'Corporate Partnership' Award from the Fuel Fund of Maryland affirms BGE's comprehensive approach to supporting the communities it serves and is a recognition of the efforts of our employees and customers. It is on their behalf that I humbly accept this award."
The Fuel Fund of Maryland assists seniors and people with disabilities existing on fixed incomes, families and individuals barely making a living earning the minimum wage, and people weathering hardships like job losses or medical emergencies, with their home energy needs. The Fuel Fund has helped as many as 18,000 individuals in a single year. For every $1 made toward BGE bill payments by the Fuel Fund and its clients, BGE customers make available a 50-cent credit to assist needy families. Up to $2.6 million has been provided in recent years. For more information on the Fuel Fund of Maryland, visit www.fuelfundmaryland.org .
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The Washington Nationals went into Miller Park last night and won their second in a row over the Milwaukee Brewers behind solid pitching, with Dan Haren producing his second straight strong start to lead the Nats to a 3-0 win. The victory improves Washington's record to 54-56 [23-31 on the road] and 4-2 in the season series against the Brewers. Milwaukee has been outscored 7-1 in the first two games of this series.
Haren pitched seven innings, struggling only in the first before settling down and mowing down Brewers batters. Haren gave up a leadoff double to Rickie Weeks in the bottom of the first inning and Weeks eventually moved to third before Haren was able to retire the side without yielding a run. After that, he consistently got the better of Milwaukee, striking out six, walking two and giving up only four hits over seven innings. Haren's accuracy helped immensely, as he threw 19 first strike pitches to the 26 batters he faced.
This is the second straight strong start from Haren [6-11, 5.14 ERA], the first coming in a 4-1 win over the NY Mets on July 27. Prior to that win the Nats lost 11 straight Haren starts over more than two months, with the pitcher compiling a record of 0-8 with a 6.18 ERA during that stretch.
"Going on the disabled list gave me a chance to regroup," said Haren. "I wanted to leave the first part of the season behind and help the team try and get back into the race."
Tyler Clippard [185 ERA] pitched a perfect eighth inning, striking out one, while closer Rafael Soriano [2.91 ERA] retired the side quickly in the ninth to preserve the win.
The Nationals got their scoring started in the second inning when RF Jayson Werth [.313] singled to right center and advanced when 1B Adam LaRoche [.231] grounded to second. SS Ian Desmond [.277] drew a walk and then the Nationals executed a double-steal, with Werth moving to third and Desmond to second. 2B Anthony Rendon [.256] flied out to right, allowing Werth to score on the sacrifice and Desmond to move to third. The Nats went up 1-0 with a man on third and C Wilson Ramos [.286] at the plate. However, Ramos flied out harmlessly to center to strand Desmond and end the inning.
Both sides did nothing offensively until the top of the fifth inning, when Ramos came up with one out and slapped a home run 387 feet over the wall in center-left field. The Nats couldn't do anything else in the inning, but the homer put them up 2-0.
The next inning LaRoche would show some sign of life at the plate by knocking a two-out pitch 385 feet over the wall in center-left to increase Washington's lead to 3-0. Perhaps the key was hitting with a teammate's bat. With LaRoche mired in a slump, Desmond suggested he hit with Jayson Werth's bat, since Werth is hitting .337 in the last 51 games.
My bat has not been feeling very good lately so why not give someone else's a try," LaRoche said. "I got a pitch I could hit and I was able to drive it." The shot was LaRoche's 15th home run of the season.
Desmond came up next and he also used Werth's bat, but merely flied out to center field.
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Thursday, April 24, 2014
The Associated Press
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins lost to Pittsburgh in the competition for Jarome Iginla. That should make it tougher for them to beat the already powerful Penguins in the playoffs.
Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli
It was a bitter battle to lose, of course. Especially considering Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli thought he already had the Calgary Flames' all-time leading goal scorer in the fold.
A few hours later, Iginla was a Penguin.
Just like that.
"We believed we had a deal," Chiarelli said, at about noon on Wednesday for the Flames' captain and the top prize in the NHL trade market.
But Iginla had a no-trade clause which allowed him to choose his destination from teams that made offers. And shortly before midnight on Wednesday, Calgary general manager Jay Feaster called Chiarelli with the bad news: Iginla had chosen the Penguins and Sidney Crosby.
"It's tough. I mean, we're talking about a really good player," Chiarelli said. "This kind of stuff happens. It shouldn't, but it does. The reality of no-movement and no-trade clauses, it's going to happen more. It's a disappointment, but you get back on your horse and you go out there and find some more players."
He still has time to improve one of the NHL's stingiest defensive teams but one that has struggled on offense. The Bruins scored five goals Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadiens, but still lost 6-5 to drop from the second to the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Penguins hold the top spot, lead the league in goals and had won 13 straight games at the time of the trade. That deal followed two others in which they obtained forward Brenden Morrow from Dallas on Sunday and defenseman Doug Murray from San Jose on Monday.
So what does Chiarelli think of the Penguins now?
"Well, they're a lock, right?" he said with a laugh. "They're a good team."
But so are the Bruins.
Chiarelli called them "a serious contender" but said they must improve to become more competitive for a spot in the Stanley Cup finals two years after they won the NHL championship.
"You still have to be patient because, you know, you trust in your players," he said. "They're a good team. We have to be better in a number of areas, but we're getting points, and we also know that the prize is after the regular season. We're committed to fixing these things.
"I'm committed to trying to improve the team also."
He'd like to add a forward and a defenseman.
But the big catch got away when Iginla chose the Penguins. Chiarelli said he talked with the Flames a couple of weeks ago about Iginla and there were further conversations between the teams. Feaster told him that the Bruins were on a list that Iginla, in the final year of his five-year contract, would agree to be traded to, he said.
A few days ago, the Bruins offered defenseman Matt Bartkowski and minor-league forward Alexander Khokhlachev for Iginla. The final offer also included a first-round draft choice.
"We were informed around noon (Wednesday) that we had the player," Chiarelli said. Feaster "just had to talk to Jarome and his agent regarding the logistics of everything. From that point on, there had been some discussions regarding Jarome taking some time, not to decide, but to kind of let things soak in."
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The phoenix of classical myth was considered to be a creature of great beauty. Bursting into flames at the end of its life cycle, the bird would be reborn out of the ashes of its predecessor. HARK share a similar fate as the trio is spawned from the remnants of celebrated British heavy rockers TAINT. The creative hand of frontman Jimbob Isaac can be clearly felt throughout HARK's fantastic debut album "Crystalline". Angular riffing, pounding rhythms, and dually melodic and his unrelentingly ferocious vocals lead to galloping passages that show the maturity of a band far more honed than expected from a debut. The Welsh did not leave any detail to chance, but carefully crafted music, lyrics and visuals into an all encompassing concept. This diligence includes having their first full-length mixed by Kurt Ballou of CONVERGE fame (KVELERTAK, TORCHE), who added a powerful yet crystal clear production to HARK's unique sound. The artwork was personally designed and drawn by Jimbob Isaac, who is not just known as an outstanding musician but also working as an acclaimed graphic artist. "Crystalline" furthermore features guest vocals from Neil Fallon (CLUTCH) on the stunning track "Clear Light of....". HARK will literally rock the world with this release. Crank your volume up high and get blown away!
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The first two categories should be obvious: Loki is a major character in the Marvel Universe, and arguably the second most popular character in the movies after Tony Stark. AGENT OF ASGARD appears to be the culmination of several years of intense character development for Loki as well as a re-alignment of the character to better match Tom Hiddleston's portrayal in the films. But my third reason may require more explanation.
In short: if you think Marvel's treatment of Thor, Loki, and the entire Norse pantheon doesn't have an impact on the way people approach those beings in religious practice, I think you're willfully ignoring reality. How could it not? The number of people who know of Thor through Chris Hemsworth dwarfs those who have read the myth of Thor and Loki's visit to Útgarð. Some of those people will come into Heathen religions because of that first contact. The conservative nature of Heathenry ensures that anyone who first discovers the Norse gods through pop culture will immediately learn the differences between modern media and ancient sources, but it can't help but have an impact....
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Hoping for Academy Award buzz this fall are directors Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, David O. Russell, the Coen brothers, Paul Greengrass and George Clooney, plus Omaha's own Alexander Payne.
As for star power, how about Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts facing off in "August: Osage County"? Robert Redford, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock, Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson are all counting down to major new premieres.
Here's a double-barrel scattershot look at the fall movie season, targeting best bets for both the box office and the red carpets of award season.
For the box office:
Sept. 6: "Riddick"
Vin Diesel reprises the sci-fi antihero in this hard-R action tale of being marooned on a hostile planet.
Sept. 13: "The Family"
Robert De Niro is a Mafia snitch in witness protection with his irritable wife (Michelle Pfeiffer). Fed Tommy Lee Jones rides herd in this R-rated action comedy.
Sept. 20: "Enough Said"
James Gandolfini's last movie finds him dating Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who's dismayed to learn he's the ex-husband of good friend Catherine Keener.
Sept. 20: "Parkland"
A behind-the-scenes account of what happened at Parkland Hospital in Dallas on the day JFK was shot. Zac Efron, Billy Bob Thornton and Paul Giamatti star.
Sept. 20: "Prisoners"
Two young girls go missing. As a detective (Jake Gyllenhaal) works the case, an anguished dad (Hugh Jackman) takes the suspect (Paul Dano) hostage to interrogate him.
Sept. 27: "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2"
Animated fun as an inventor's machine spews out nasty combinations of food and animals, such as tacodiles.
Sept. 27: "Don Jon"
Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a bodybuilding lothario hooked on sex and porn. Dream girl Scarlett Johansson is also in fantasyland. Hers is molded from romantic movies.
October TBA: "Diana"
Naomi Watts plays Princess Diana during her relationship with a Pakistani surgeon, who helps her reinvent herself.
Oct. 16: "Kill Your Darlings"
Daniel Radcliffe ("Harry Potter") plays beat poet Allen Ginsberg in his coming-of-age years in New York in the 1940s, when an associate is involved in murder.
Oct. 18: "Carrie"
Chloe Grace Moretz stars in this remake, along with Julianne Moore. Kimberly Peirce ("Boys Don't Cry") directs.
Nov. 1: "Ender's Game"
The military (Harrison Ford) recruits a gifted kid (Asa Butterfield) to save humankind from aliens. Based on Orson Scott Card's novel.
Nov. 1: "Last Vegas"
Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline hit Vegas for an older guys' bachelor party. The script was written before "The Hangover."
Nov. 8: "Thor: The Dark World"
"Game of Thrones" director Alan Taylor helms this sequel starring Chris Hemsworth as the hammer demigod involved in an intergalactic war.
Nov. 20: "Her"
A lonely writer (Joaquin Phoenix) falls for the voice of his computer operating system (Scarlett Johansson). Spike Jonze directs.
Nov. 27: "Black Nativity"
A story about the youth of writer Langston Hughes includes a gospel choir involving Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker.
Nov. 27: "Grace of Monaco"
Nicole Kidman is Grace Kelly, turning down a Hitchcock movie to please the subjects of her husband, the ruling prince.
Dec. 13: "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
Part two of Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel finds Bilbo and the dwarves facing off with Smaug the dragon.
Dec. 13: "Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas"
Madea's niece (Anna Maria Horsford) has secretly wed a white farmer, whose parents are Kathy Najimy and Larry the Cable Guy.
Dec. 20: "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues"
Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and David Koechner get a shot at redemption in the world of 24-hour cable news.
Dec. 25: "Jack Ryan"
Kenneth Branagh directs Chris Pine as the CIA hero from Tom Clancy's novels. We get the backstory of what made Jack who he is. Keira Knightley and Kevin Costner co-star.
Dec. 25: "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this remake based on a James Thurber story about a dull man's adventurous fantasy life.
As for the award hopefuls:
Sept. 20: "Rush"
Director Ron Howard profiles Formula One racers, chronicling the 1977 rivalry between party boy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and dour Niki Lauda (Daniel Br�hl).
Oct. 4: "Gravity"
Alfonso Cuaron directs Sandra Bullock, an astronaut who becomes stranded in space. George Clooney is her co-pilot.
Oct. 11: "Captain Phillips"
Tom Hanks helms a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates. A deadly standoff with the U.S. Navy ensues. Paul Greengrass ("United 93") directs.
Oct. 18: "All Is Lost"
An old man alone in the Indian Ocean battles to keep his sailboat from sinking. Robert Redford, 76, is drawing best-actor buzz.
Oct. 18: "The Fifth Estate"
Benedict Cumberbatch plays embattled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Director Bill Condon calls it a buddy movie.
Oct. 18: "12 Years a Slave"
In 1841, a free black man is kidnapped and sold into slavery in this true story starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Nov. 15: "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Martin Scorsese's new movie details Wall Street excess in the early 1990s. Leo DiCaprio plays a real-life high-living stockbroker.
Nov. 22: "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
Katniss and Peeta (Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson) are ordered to fight to the death again in this sequel based on Suzanne Collins' novels.
Nov. 22: "Nebraska"
The only Alexander Payne-directed movie without his writing credit stars Bruce Dern and Will Forte on a father-son road trip. Filmed mostly in northeast Nebraska.
Dec. 6: "Dallas Buyers Club"
Matthew McConaughey plays a man who contracts AIDS in 1986 and smuggles meds from overseas in an effort to survive.
Dec. 6: "Inside Llewyn Davis"
The Coen brothers make a movie about the 1960s folk-music scene in Greenwich Village. Oscar Isaac, Justin Timberlake and Carey Mulligan star.
Dec. 6: "Out of the Furnace"
Christian Bale stars in a mystery thriller about an ex-con who seeks to avenge his brother's disappearance, going after a crime boss (Woody Harrelson).
Dec. 13: "American Hustle"
Con artists Christian Bale and Amy Adams deal with an FBI agent (Bradley Cooper), a housewife (Jennifer Lawrence) and a power broker (Jeremy Renner).
Dec. 13: "Saving Mr. Banks"
Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) spars with the author of "Mary Poppins" (Emma Thompson) over making a movie based on her book.
Dec. 18: "The Monuments Men"
Allied servicemen rescue art looted by the Nazis. George Clooney directs himself, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Cate Blanchett.
Dec. 25: "August: Osage County"
Meryl Streep is the drug-addled matriarch of a dysfunctional Oklahoma family, clashing with daughter Julia Roberts as spilled family secrets exact a toll.
Dec. 25: "Labor Day"
Escaped con Josh Brolin forces a mother (Kate Winslet) and young son to help him over a long holiday weekend in New England. Jason Reitman directs.


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Off the northern coast of Sicily, lies the volcanic archipelago of the Aeolian Islands, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. It is here where your luxurious private yacht voyage sets sail. With a private captain and dedicated crew, your yachting experience will be tailored to your comfort and desires. Fresh onboard dining focused on regional cuisine, and a customized, intimate experience awaits you. Should you want to explore a hidden cove, or jump into the crystalline waters for some snorkeling, these things are all possible with the ease and flexibility of private yachting. Visit the jet-set celebrity hot spot of Panarea, see the continuous eruptions of the volcano on Stromboli, and marvel at the ancient walls and fortifications encircling a castle atop Lipari. A new experience awaits you every step of the way. Packaged with pre and post private tours in Taormina and Syracuse this itinerary is ideal for people looking to experience Italy in a unique way.
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Meet your driver for a private airport transfer from Catania Airport to Taormina.
The Grand Hotel San Pietro (5*) is the product of two travel-fascinated sisters who shared a love for the island of Sicily. As the only Relais & Chateaux in Sicily, this quiet and beautifully maintained retreat located a few minutes walk from the centre of Taormina town, is encapsulated by the glorious Sicilian flora that flourishes in this part of the world. Breathtaking views can be enjoyed over the Mediterranean seas and out to the 'Isola Bella' (beautiful island), a small emerald promontory that can only be reached at low-tide via a connecting bridge.
You will be picked up by your jeep and driver directly from you hotel to start your full day excursions up to Mt. Etna at 2,000 meter altitude. With your guide you will take the cable cart up to 2,700 meters and further to 2,900 meters (if permitted based on the status of the volcano) to see the crater. Your guide will show you secondary craters as well. You will then drive toward the Valley del Bole and its beautiful nature allowing you to explore a cave for approximately 20 minutes equipped with helmet to be followed by approximately 45 minute hiking. A complete day that will include a nice lunch.
Meet your driver for a private port transfer from Taormina to Milazzo Port.
Take a fast Jetfoil from Millazo to Lipari.
Welcome aboard!You're greeted by your captain and crew, and provided with a welcome cocktail and dinner on board your private yacht.
Afterward, you'll have free time to visit the village of Lipari, partly distributated around its 16th century castle, the acropolis of the ancient Greek and Roman city, which rises majestically with gigantic bastions overlooking the sea.
Your captain will then sail you to a nearby bay with crystal clear waters where you can enjoy a nice refreshing swim before returning to Lipari. Overnight in Milazo.
The Italian-built Akhir 25 S yacht underwent an extensive 6-month renovation in 2010, completely renewing the facilities of this premium yacht. At nearly 27m in length, the yacht's 4 staterooms accommodate up to 9 guests in total on a private charter, in addition to a captain and crew of up to 2. Sleek lines and a modern interior, you'll be cruising the waters of the Mediterranean in style.
This morning you'll set sail to explore the wild north coast of Lipari, stopping at the unique pumice beach, and heading toward the port of Salina, with a stop for a swim prior to anchoring at port. You can buy some of the local capers packed in salt, or purchase some of the famous Malvasia delle Lipari wine. Or, as Salina has the highest mountain in the islands at 950m (3,130 ft) and numerous hiking trails, you may prefer a vigorous hike.
Today you'll sail along the south coast of Salina, and take a break to swim within the beautiful scenery of the Bay of Pollara (often used as a backdrop for films). After an afternoon siesta, you'll navigate to Filicudi, mooring at Pecorini, the smallest village of the island.
Set sail toward Alicudi, one of the smallest islands of the Aeolian archipelago, where your captain will anchor you off some nice bay or beach for a refreshing swim. In the evening, you'll arrive back to the port of Filicudi.
After onboard breakfast, you'll head to Panarea, stopping to enjoy one of the many coves around the island before lunch. In the afternoon, you'll land at a quaint village on Panarea for some time at leisure. Panarea has of late become known as the "jet-set" island, with the rich and famous making it the place to be. Despite its tiny size, the island is the most picturesque in the chain, with its stark white houses and brilliant yellow ginestra bushes. You'll find an extraordinarily well preserved Bronze Age village site to explore.
This morning you'll depart Panarea for Stromboli, with a view of the Sciara del Fuoco on the northwestern side of the volcano during the day.You'll have a swim break in the afternoon before a walk in the village of San Vincenzo. You'll sail at night for another view of Sciara del Fuoco, where an eruption occurs every 15-20 minutes.
After breakfast, you'll sail to Vulcano, where according to mythology, the island was the workplace of the god of fire and blacksmiths, Hephaestus. It is studded with fantastic formations, both above ground and underwater. The nooks and crannies are teeming with rainbow colored fish and anemones. You'll enjoy some marvelous swimming and snorkeling, with the possibility to bath in thermal pools. The afternoon will provide a circumnavigation of the island, followed by a free evening in town.
After breakfast, you'll sail back to Milazo on Lipari, where you'll disembark from your ship, and bid farewell to the captain and crew.
Meet your driver for a private port transfer from Milazzo to Syracuse.
On the edge of the island of Ortigia, the Hotel Des Etrangers et Miramare (5*) is within easy walking distance of the centre of Syracuse. The hotel is made up of 78 guestrooms and 13 suites. The architecture is rather elegant, in a neoclassic Sicilian style. The floors are covered with precious marbles, while the walls and ceilings are enriched with stucco work. Most bedrooms open onto the Porto Grande sea. On the 6th floor, there is a restaurant that offers a panoramic view of the Ortigia rooftops, bell towers and the expansive sea below.
The ideal way to view Syracuse is on foot, wandering slowly among the gold-tinted palaces, bell towers and its archaeological area. In the company of your private guide, you will visit the major archaeological sites, including the famous Greek Theater, "The Ear of Dionysius". Then enjoy a walking tour on Ortigia Island to admire the architectural splendor of ancient medieval streets, baroque structures, and classic churches as the Duomo, built upon the old temple of Athena.
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer from Syracuse to Catania Airport.
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Horrible Manager and Dishonest Practices – Tonight my husband and I experienced what we consider to be the worst customer service by a manager, as well as explicit false advertising and deceitfulness by a company. Please read our story and do not support this dishonest company called The Melting Pot. This is what the coupon we purchased states in BOLD letters on the top: ($72.00 Three-Course Fondue Dinner with Glass of Wine for Two).
My husband, a 3rd year Stanford medical student took his ONE night off that he gets a week to take me out to dinner for our anniversary. We decided to use the Trubates coupon I had purchased for The Melting Pot in San Mateo, CA. The coupon cost $36.00 and says on the very top "$72.00 Three-Course Fondue dinner with glass of wine for two". Meaning that we paid $36 to receive a $72 three course fondue dinner with two glasses of wine. I am sure anyone with logic and intelligence would expect an appetizer, entree, and dessert (fondue style) with a glass of wine.
When we arrived at The Melting Pot in San Mateo we informed our server that neither of us drank, asking if we could substitute soda in place of the wine. She said she would have to ask her manager. Before she left the table she informed us that our coupon for a three-course fondue dinner was actually only good for a fondue appetizer and one fondue dessert... leaving the entree to consist of two SALADS. (Unlike the advertised FONDUE) That's right, two salads somehow turned into a fondue dinner. This has false advertisement and misrepresentation written all over it.
When my husband approached the manager, ROB, with our concerns he not only looked at us like we were idiots and treated us like we were five, but he did not listen to a word we said. In fact, I think we would have gotten further speaking with a five year old instead of the brain dead, uneducated low life The Melting Pot is calling a manager.
I informed Rob that "Salads" did not constitute a fondue dinner and explained that since we were not dinking the $20.00 dollars in wine, that perhaps we could get an entree instead that was $26.00 and we could just pay the $6.00 difference. Rob said we couldn't do that. He said he would allow us to use $52.00 of the $72.00 (subtracted 20 dollars for the wine we were not drinking) and then we could add on an entree for an additional $26.00 (Mind you the entries also come with Salad). Making our grand total $62.00 plus tax and tip. Meaning that we get stuck paying an additional $26.00 plus tax and tip and receiving two additional salads. I know this may sound confusing so just imagine our frustration.
Needless to say this was just unacceptable to my husband and me. After trying to explain to manager Rob one more time how the math doesn't work out, and how the coupon advertised a 3-course Fondue dinner he still would not comply, telling us he could only give us a Fondue appetizer, two salads, and a chocolate fondue dessert.
We told Rob that this was completely deceitful on the part of The Melting Pot in San Mateo and told him that he needed to make it right or we would need to leave, to which Rob said "I think we will need to part ways then." All for a $6.00 difference that we were willing to pay in order to get the value of the coupon we bought.
My husband and I got up and walked right out the door. We will never go back and we will make sure all of our friends, family, co-workers hear about this. I am a college professor and my husband will be an Orthopedic surgeon in a matter of a few years, and your company just made a big mistake. We will make sure that review sites, such as Yelp, as well as the company that is hosting the coupon hears about the false advertising and the deceitful procedures practiced by The Melting Pot in San Mateo and their incompetent management.
Fun for Groups – I arranged a birthday dinner party here on a weekend. The managers Rob and Robert were very accomodating with all the changes in the number of guest even up until the last minute. We started out as a large party with almost 20 guest and ended up with 5 due to a situation at the last minute and they handeled it great for us. Our server was Careena and she was very helpful since all of us were new to fondue. She had great recommendations and a great personality. Overall the service, atmosphere, and the food were all great. We will definately be back.
Editorial Review – Dip your food into a variety of decadent sauces, including everyone's favorite, chocolate.
Not worth the money. – I love fondue and thought this would be a great place for "date night" with my husband. WRONG! The hostess seated us in "lovers lane" which was a cramped alcove that made us feel like we were sitting in a box. My husband asked to see other areas but most were designated for larger parties so we were stuck in our box. The staff was trying but they all seemed better suited to be working in a fast food restaurant. There were too many sauces etc. with the main course so it was hard to remember what sauce went with what meat. The presentaion of each course , especially dessert, left much to be desired. Unfortunately, you can tell this is a chain restaurant and for the price, you really don't feel it's worth the money.
Fun for entertaining - service lowsy! – This is a great place to go on a date, with family, friends, kids or even business colleagues. It's fun! Fondue is great!
The prices are really high, the service was shockingly horrible, with the exception of the wait staff. With a reservation, we still had to wait 30 minutes so we headed to the bar for a quick cocktail. The bar was not clean and not even crowded. Dirty napkins, diry glasses and spills were all over the bar. The bartender was too busy making drinks for the servers to be delivered to the tables and we weren't even acknolwedged after 5 minutes of sitting down. We had to ask to see the drink menu, then a manager type person assisted with drinks, and they even got a vodka tonic wrong! WOW!
The bathrooms were a disgrace, toilet paper and paper towels all over the floor!
Other than that, fondue is fun and the food was decent.
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gmc envoyFive children, ranging in age from two to 13 years old,died in a horrific car accident on the way to a water park yesterday. They were riding in an SUV crammed with ten children total and two adults. There weren't enough seats for all 12 passengers. And it pains me to add that there were no car seats, either. Not even for the two-year-old.
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The SUV rolled several times on its way down an encampment and nine of the children were thrown from the car. These kids piled into the car at the beginning of the day, looking forward to a day of fun. And they trusted the adults to get them to the water park safely. Those adults failed them -- tragically.
I can see how all this must have happened. Lord knows I traveled this way a time or two when I was a kid. You, too? I think seat belts and child seats and car safety in general was popularized sometime in the 1980s. Before that, it was practically anything goes. You'd see kids riding in the back of pickup trucks -- on the freeway. Maybe you used your seat belt, maybe you didn't. And with families carpooling it was sometimes practically a contest to see how many kids you could fit into a car. You were just being frugal and practical.
Not so anymore. We know better, now. I'm sure the adults in that SUV (a GMC Envoy) on the way to the water park thought nothing would go wrong. They were in a big, protective truck. It was convenient to take just one car to the water park. They probably had child seats, but pulled them out to make room for more kids. Who knows if anyone was using a seat belt. But obviously none of us can afford this kind of "convenience." Our children's lives are worth much, much more.
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Have you ever attempted to drive with more kids in the car than you have seats?
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Written by Adriana Velez on CafeMom's blog, The Stir.
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Raquel Salgado holds her newborn twins, Rayne (left) and Ryder, on Friday, December 14, 2012, at Rush-Copley Medical Center. Rayne and Ryder were born on 12/12/12 at 12:12 p.m. during a planned C-section. | Jeff Cagle~For Sun-Times Media
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It will be hard to ever forget the birthdays of Ryder and Rayne Cook, thanks to a little careful planning by Rush-Copley Medical Center doctors.
The twin siblings were born on Wednesday, 12/12/12, at 12:12 p.m., during a planned C-section.
Mom Raquel Salgado said she wasn't even thinking about the special date as she anticipated the birth of her second and third children.
"I didn't even think about it," she said from the hospital, shortly after giving birth. "But, it's a good birthday."
Raquel said the doctors had been planning the surprise for her for weeks. Originally, she was due to have the twins on Tuesday. When they called and asked her if she'd like to reschedule, she figured, "why not?"
Then, the babies' original birth time of 1:45 p.m. was also rescheduled.
"I thought they were joking," she said. "But, they weren't."
Raquel was ordered to check in at 10 a.m., and by 12:12 p.m., the first of her twins had arrived. Ryder came first, at 12:12 p.m. on the dot, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Rayne came a minute later, at 12:13 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces.
"They're both happy and healthy," she said.


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